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Brady responsible for Buccaneers getting Gronkowski, says coach

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Reuters

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May 7, 2020 • 1 minute read

Tom Brady of the New England Patriots reacts with Rob Gronkowski during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.Maddie Meyer/ Getty Images

“It was really Tom,” Arians said. “Tom brought it up to me, and I didn’t even think it was a possibility that (Gronkowski) wanted to come back. And (Brady) was adamant about, yeah, he really wants to play; he’d love to play with us. So (general manager) Jason Licht got the ball rolling with the Patriots, the conversation was there, and he’s working out, he’s in great shape and he’s raring to go. So we’re really looking forward to getting on the practice field.”

The Bucs acquired Gronkowski, who retired in 2018, along with a seventh-round draft pick from the Patriots last month for a fourth-round pick from New England.

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A five-time Pro Bowl selection and a four-time first-team All-Pro, Gronkowski totalled 521 receptions for 7,861 yards and 79 touchdowns across nine seasons for the Patriots from 2010-18. Along with one rushing touchdown, Gronkowski’s 80 scores are the most in Patriots history.

A six-time Super Bowl champion, Brady captured three NFL MVP awards and 14 Pro Bowl selections during his 20 seasons in New England. Brady is second in NFL history in touchdown passes (541) and passing yards (74,571) to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.

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